Johnna French is a Harlem NY native with deep roots in Panama, Washington, DC and North Carolina. All four places have heavily influenced her life and the foods she loves today. After graduating Howard University School of Law and beginning her life as a young professional in the city she was led to start Johnna Knows Good Food in November 2007 to keep family, friends and colleagues updated on where to go and what to eat while dining in the nation’s capitol. French, who still practices law, leads a team of three writers to cover the ever expanding Washington, DC food scene. French has been featured in print and television, appearing in Washingtonian Magazine and is a regular contributor to various local TV affiliates including WUSA 9, FOX 5 DC and WJLA (ABC Affiliate) News Channel 8. During the 2016-2017 football season, Johnna aired on Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic (CSN) show, Redskins Life, as the weekly tailgate host. Johnna is currently a regular contributor to the FOX Baltimore Weekend morning show.
Bethesda’s Redwood Restaurant and Bar is celebrating the end of the season with a Crab Feast & Patio Party on Saturday, September 19. There will be bushels of steamed crabs, live local music, an outdoor grill serving up American fare, summer beers, wines and cocktails, and kids activities, on Bethesda Row’s main thoroughfare, “The Lane.” Deets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/redwoods-first-annual-crab-feast-tickets-18172167442. […]
Chez Billy has a few new things on the menu. Keeping in tune with the traditional French flavors, the restaurant has expanded outside the typical Steak and Frites and Onion Soup for some other celebrated dishes in French cuisine. A couple things you should try? See below. Oeufs Mimosa – The French word for Deviled […]
Judge me all you want for adding a chain restaurant into my repertoire but Texas de Brazil D.C. was an enjoyable experience for this food connoisseur. For $46.99, the amount of food you get is astronomical. For two, no one, hour I attempted to stuff my face with the constant flow of meats and cheese […]
Earls Kitchen + Bar is slated to open in mid-October in Tysons Corner Center. The Vancouver based restaurant group has opened over 64 restaurants in North America in its over 33 years in business. Sounds like this new venture in the area is bound to be a success. I had the opportunity to try out […]
Haven’t booked your flight to Cuba yet? Get your palate ready with this brunch. In light of the raising of the American flag at the Embassy in Havana, Bastille (606 N Fayette St., Alexandria) has planned a special one-time brunch featuring a contemporary takes on classic Cuban favorites. The “Wake up in Cuba” brunch is […]
The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Woot! The list is here. The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): New Restaurant of the Year: A restaurant that must have opened between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and hospitality. The nominee must be a current member of RAMW. Cocktail […]
The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will host the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Anyone in the public can […]
Congrats to all of the 2023 RAMMY Award recipients!! The 2023 RAMMY Awards Winners are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Saval Foodservice New Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia Cocktail Program of the Year: Service Bar Beer Program of the Year: Shelter Wine Program of the Year: Reveler’s Hour Rising […]
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